Two groups of men argued in the parking lot around 3:30 a.m. and were shot, officials said.
A F-Duty Atlanta police officer working at the Monaco Hookah Lounge and an officer patrolling nearby confronted the gunman and was shot during the encounter, police said.
“At this time, our investigators believe that (King Vaughan) was shot during the initial shootout between the two groups of men, before police responded and tried to stop the shooting. , But arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle shortly after the shooting, “Atlanta Police said in a statement.
The GBI had earlier said three people had been killed, but an Atlanta police spokesman said only two had died – King Vaughan and another.
Police said they found three suspects with gunshot wounds who were taken to hospital by ambulance. Three others went to the hospital in private vehicles, police said.
Four people are being treated at area hospitals, officials said. One is in critical condition and the other is stable, police said.
Police said they detained two people near the lounge who could face charges.
No officers were injured in the incident, according to GBI and police.
King Vaughan, whose legal name is Devon Bennett, is on Billboard’s top R&B / hip-hop albums at “Grandson, Volume 1” (MixPet which went to number 37) and “Levon James” (a MixPet that peaks) at number 36). . Last week he released the album “Welcome to O’Block”.
“The 26-year-old artist left us just as the world began to understand the depths of his talents,” King Vaughan publicist Erin Rhea said in a statement. “He was a devoted father, a deeply loyal friend and a man who took care of himself before taking care of his people. We are heartbroken for his family, his friends, his team and his fans.”
Basketball star LeBron James mourned the death of King Vaughan, who grew up in Chicago and reunited with friend Lil Dirk in Atlanta.
“Damon Rest Easy One! Brownie, Bryce and I were rocked by her music and storytelling! The baby had a very good future ahead of me. My prayers and blessings to her family.” LevenJames #Kingwon, “the Lakers star tweeted.
Chance The Rapper wrote: “Wow. This year has been tough. Rip Von God bless him and his family. I can’t believe it.”
The GBI is investigating the officers’ involvement in the shooting and the Atlanta police are investigating the murderer.
According to police, part of the two investigations will determine which individuals were struck by the suspects’ firing and whether someone was shot by officers.
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